Best Murder Unscripted Pod Podcasts (2025)

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The Murder of Beverly Carter | MU Mini 6:11

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A successful real estate agent showing a home in Arkansas—what should have been a routine appointment turned into a nightmare. When Beverly Carter never returned, a frantic search began… and what investigators uncovered was a chilling plot of greed and deception that shocked the community. Join Ed & Melissa every Tuesday for their deep dives into t…

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Ep:66 - From Disappearance to Justice - A conversation with Cpl. Rob Betnar | Murder Unscripted 1:18:04

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Ed and Melissa sit down with Rob Betnar, the Pennsylvania State Police investigator who cracked the 1985 murder of 13-year-old David Wellington Reed in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. Drawing from the original police files - not rumors - Rob walks us through how a long-cold disappearance became a homicide case and, ultimately, a solved mystery. Ed …

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The Murder of Kay Mortensen | MU Mini 7:04

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In this MU Mini, Ed dives into the shocking murder of Kay Mortensen, a retired BYU professor whose life was cut short in his quiet Payson, Utah home in 2009. What began as a brutal and baffling crime that placed suspicion on his own family would unravel into a chilling story of greed, betrayal, and a deadly robbery gone wrong. Join us as we uncover…

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Ep:65 - The UNTOLD story of the paperboy whose murder made headlines | David Reed | Murder Unscripted 1:12:53

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To skip the banter, jump to 10:25 In August of 1985, a beloved 13-year-old paperboy disappears without a trace in tiny Schuylkill Haven, PA. The next day, his bicycle is found in the weeds by some railroad tracks...4 months later, his bones on a remote hillside. Rumors swirl for decades, leaving a heartbroken family with more questions than answers…

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The Murders of Billy Payne & Billie Jean Hayworth aka The Facebook Murders (MU Mini) 5:50

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In January 2012, the quiet town of Mountain City, Tennessee, was shaken by the brutal murders of Billy Payne and his fiancé, Billie Jean Hayworth, who was found holding their infant son—alive but covered in her blood. What seemed like an unfathomable act of violence soon unraveled into a chilling story of obsession, jealousy, and a toxic web of onl…

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Ep:64 - Who Killed Shannon Siders? A father's journey to justice | Murder Unscripted 1:03:18

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To skip the banter, jump to 6:49 On a steamy July night in 1989, 18-year-old Shannon Siders slipped into a friend’s car and vanished into the dark woods outside Newaygo, Michigan. Three months later a hunter found her beaten remains in the “Hole-in-the-Woods” clearing, launching one of the state’s most haunting mysteries. A cold-case task force exh…

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MU Mini - Janet Monge, the controversial anthropologist 4:56

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In this week's MU Mini, we harken back to July's block, GIRL POWER, to spotlight Janet Monge, the controversial anthropologist at the University of Pennsylvania. From her role in the aftermath of the MOVE bombings 💥, to the chilling mystery of Duffy’s Cut ☠️, and her work identifying America’s “first serial killer” H.H. Holmes 🏰. 💬 Question of the …

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Ep:63 - DNA cracks DECADES-OLD cold case | The chilling case of Mandy Stavik | Murder Unscripted 1:14:05

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To skip the banter, jump to 8:12 In this episode of Murder Unscripted, Melissa unpacks the haunting disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Mandy Stavik along the Nooksack River trail in tiny Acme, Washington. While everyone in town had their suspicions about who was responsible, folks kept their secrets to themselves. Three decades later, a discar…

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The Murder of John McCabe - MU Mini 5:28

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In 1969, 15-year-old John McCabe was found bound and strangled in a vacant lot—his murder unsolved for over 40 years. When one man finally broke the silence, he unraveled a deadly pact of teenage jealousy, secrets, and a family’s relentless fight for justice.

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Ep:62 - An Empowering Conversation with Michelle Knight (a.k.a. Lily Rose Lee) - Held captive 11 years 1:05:10

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In this gripping installment of Murder Unscripted, Ed and Melissa sit down with survivor‑advocate Lily Rose Lee - known to the world as Michelle Knight🌹 Abducted in 2002 and imprisoned for 11 unimaginable years inside Ariel Castro’s “house of horrors,” With laughter and raw honesty, Lily shows that hope can bloom even in the darkest corners. If her…

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Ep:61 "The Miracle in Cleveland" Part 2 1:13:50

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Three captives. One locked house. A decade of hidden terror ends in a single breathtaking dash for freedom. In our gripping conclusion to the “Miracle in Cleveland,” we trace the years Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus spent behind Ariel Castro’s boarded‑up doors, and the split‑second decision that saved their lives. ❤️ Support the sh…

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MU Mini | The Murder of Rachel Nickell 6:01

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In this episode, we revisit the tragic 1992 murder of Rachel Nickell—killed in broad daylight on Wimbledon Common—and the deeply flawed investigation that followed. But at the heart of this story is forensic scientist Angela Gallop, whose sharp eye and groundbreaking work would help unravel the truth years later.…

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Murder Unscripted | E60 “Miracle in Cleveland” (Part 1) WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT 56:02

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One ordinary afternoon in Cleveland, a desperate mom embarked on a journey to regain custody of her son. She vanished without a trace. Within a year, two more teenage girls would disappear along the same streets, held captive behind the same locked door. Before the world hailed a “Miracle in Cleveland,” the nightmare began here. In Part 1, we trace…

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Ep:60 “The Miracle in Cleveland” Part 1 56:02

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One ordinary afternoon in Cleveland, a desperate mom embarked on a journey to regain custody of her son. She vanished without a trace. Within a year, two more teenage girls would disappear along the same streets, held captive behind the same locked door. Before the world hailed a “Miracle in Cleveland,” the nightmare began here. In Part 1, we trace…

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MU Mini: Kelly Siegler – Badass Justice Warrior 4:23

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MU Mini: Kelly Siegler – Badass Justice Warrior Today’s MU Mini dives into the fierce world of prosecutor Kelly Siegler — the high-heeled hero behind Cold Justice. With over 200 trials and a no-BS attitude, she’s a force in and out of the courtroom. Part of our July Girl Power block — celebrating women who bring the heat to true crime.…

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Ep:59 "The Soham Murders" (Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells) 1:25:18

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To skip the banter, jump to 6:30 In week 3 of our block entitled GIRL POWER, we explore the tragic murders of Jessica Wells and Holly Chapman, as well as the work performed, behind-the-scenes, by bada$$ forensic ecologist, botanist and palynologist Patricia Wilshire! Ian Huntley’s shocking crimes against 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman…

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The Murder of Federica Mangiapelo (MU Mini) 5:37

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The Mysterious Death of Federica Mangiapelo On Halloween night 2012, 16-year-old Federica Mangiapelo was found dead on the shore of Lake Bracciano, just outside of Rome, Italy. At first, it looked like a tragic accident — but things didn’t add up. In this Mu Mini, we look at what really happened that night, the investigation that followed, and the …

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Ep:58 - The Phoenix Canal Murders - Two women biking a trail are BRUTALIZED by "The Zombie Hunter" 1:18:28

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Welcome to July, where GIRL POWER reigns supreme. We kick off this month's new block with the story of two evening bike rides along a popular Phoenix canal that ended in horror. 22-year-old Angela Brosso was found decapitated in November 1992, and 17-year-old Melanie Bernas was pulled from the water ten months later. For more than two decades the “…

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Witchcraft or cold blooded murder? - The murder of Jeannette DePalma - (MU Mini) 7:09

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🔍 50 Years. Zero Answers. In 1972, 16-year-old Jeannette DePalma vanished from suburban Springfield, New Jersey. Six weeks later, a local family's dog trotted home with a decomposed forearm, leading police to a jagged cliff locals call “The Devil’s Teeth.” What they found ignited half a century of rumors...witchcraft rings, LSD parties gone wrong, …

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Ep:57 - A Conversation with Det. Kurt Mehl (Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit) 1:22:48

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In this compelling episode, Ed and Melissa welcome Det. Kurt Mehl of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit for a candid conversation about his career, the wildest cases he's worked, and his time spent hunting the monsters behind the 2001 murder of 19-year-old Punta Gorda, FL resident, Tara Sidarovich. 🎙️ Don’t miss this insightful co…

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The Murder of Diana Vicari (MU Mini) 6:43

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In 1992, 19-year-old college student Diana Vicari vanished after a night out in Tucson, Arizona. Days later, a gruesome discovery shocked the community—her severed arms were found in a dumpster. Her body has never been recovered, and her killer remains free. Join Melissa, as she unravels the twists of a case once thought solved, only to be overturn…

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Ep:56 - The Murder of Tara Sidarovich - The version you won't hear ANYWHERE else 1:20:42

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To skip the chatter, jump to 6:00 In October 2001, vibrant 19-year-old Tara Sidarovich was waiting at her family's Punta Gorda, Florida home for a septic company to arrive for a service call. She was never seen alive again. When Tara’s skeletal remains were found 9 months later in a remote wooded area, the community was shattered, and the hunt for …

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Branson Perry (MU Mini) 6:30

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In today's MU Mini, we head to Skidmore, Missouri, a town haunted by more than just folklore, to highlight the 2001 disappearance of 20-year-old Branson Perry. Branson vanished from his own yard without a trace, leaving behind his car, his wallet, and a town full of questions. 🕵️‍♂️ Despite nationwide coverage, no one has ever been charged in Brans…

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Ep:55 - The Murder of Nancy Anderson (Hawaii's OLDEST cold case SOLVED after 50 years!!) 🌺🧬 1:03:43

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MU unravels the brutal 1972 stabbing of 19-year-old Nancy Anderson in her Waikīkī apartment, and the stunning DNA breakthrough that finally exposed her killer half a century later. 🎙️ Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or new to true crime, this deep dive dissects every twist, motive, and forensic feat that brought closure to one of the Aloha State’s…

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The Murder of Carmen Van Huss - MU MINI 6:51

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In this week's MU Mini, Melissa dives into the brutal 1993 murder of Carmen Van Huss—a case that haunted Indianapolis for three decades. For 30 years, there were no arrests. No answers. Just silence. But in 2024, that silence was shattered when a suspect was finally named and taken into custody. Don’t miss this chilling update on a cold case that f…

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Ep:54 - The Murder of Sarah Yarborough (Young woman BRUTALLY ATTACKED on her way to school event) 1:10:36

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To skip the banter, jump to 9:00 On a foggy Saturday morning, December 14, 199, 16-year-old drill-team star Sarah Yarborough was found brutally murdered just steps from Decatur High School in Federal Way, Washington. The shocking event rocked the tight-knit Pacific Northwest community and baffled detectives for nearly three decades. 🧬 Fast-forward …

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The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit - MU MINI 5:28

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In this week's MU Mini, Melissa discusses the 1995 disapearance of TV anchor Jodi Huisentruit, who vanished without a trace on her way to work. Decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved. #TrueCrimePodcast #UnsolvedMystery #MissingPersons #ColdCase #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimeStory

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Ep:53 - A Conversation with People are the Worst - The ultimate true crime podcast mash-up! 1:16:04

3M ago1:16:04

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MU wraps up their "Podcasters Killed the Radio Star" block with a conversation with Rachel Kassinger and Rebecca Blackstock from the hit podcast, People are the Worst. What began as a quest to create an invisible bra quickly morphed into a chart-topping crime podcast! 🔍💡🕵️‍♀️ In this candid crossover, Ed, Melissa, Rachel and Rebecca pull back the c…

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The Murder of Scott Rogers (MU Mini) - Beloved TV host's dark secrets come to light following disturbing murder-su*cide 6:59

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What happens when a beloved TV host’s glittering façade shatters to reveal decades-old secrets? In this week's MU Mini, Ed unravels the astonishing rise and deadly fall of "Around Town" presenter Scott Rogers. From his troubled performing-arts academy in Suffolk, England to a shocking murder-su*cide in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that claimed both Roger…

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Ep:52 - The Murders of Australian television host, Jessie Baird, and his partner, Luke Davies 57:56

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In this chilling episode of Murder Unscripted, Ed and Melissa delve into one of Australia's most shocking true crime cases: the tragic murders of beloved TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner, Qantas flight attendant Luke Davies. 💔 On February 19, 2024, the couple vanished from Jesse’s Paddington home in Sydney. Days later, their bodies were dis…

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The Murder of Anne Pressly - (MU MINI) 6:19

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A rising news star, a violent home invasion, and a city left in shock. Who targeted Anne Pressly—and why? The truth is more chilling than anyone expected.

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Ep:51 - The Murder of Virginia Disc Jockey Debbie Dicus (Killer sends Ed a letter!) 1:03:02

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Skip the banter - 10:25 In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, Ed and Melissa take you deep into the chilling 1987 murder of beloved Virginia radio DJ Debbie Dicus. Found brutally beaten near her community garden, Debbie's tragic death sent shockwaves through Hampton and beyond. Was it a random act of violence? A staged crime scene? Or did …

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The ON-AIR Murder of Alison Parker & Adam Ward - MU MINI 5:04

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On August 26, 2015, reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were shot and killed on live TV in Virginia by a disgruntled ex-colleague, in a chilling attack that shocked the nation.

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Ep:50 - The Murder of Radio Legend Steven B. Williams ($2M extortion/murder plot) 1:19:18

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To skip the chatter, jump to 4:47 When legendary Denver radio DJ Steven B. Williams vanished in 2006, his body was later discovered off the coast of Catalina Island with a bullet wound to the head. What seemed like a tragic accident unraveled into a twisted tale of fraud, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. 💔 🎧 Steven, once the celebrated “Voice of …

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The Unsolved Murder of Jennifer Servo (MU Mini) 6:13

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She was smart, driven, and ready to take the journalism world by storm. But just days after starting a new job, 22-year-old Jennifer Servo was found murdered in her Texas apartment—strangled and left in her bathtub. The case sent shockwaves through the community, and suspicion quickly turned to those closest to her. Over two decades later, her kill…

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Ep:49 - The Murder of Corey Parker - (Vibrant young woman slaughtered after a night on the town) 1:01:16

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This week on Murder Unscripted, we dive into the chilling case that shook Jacksonville Beach, Florida to its core. On Thanksgiving weekend in 1998, 25-year-old Corey Parker — a vibrant college student and beloved waitress — was found slaughtered in her apartment. Corey had been stabbed more than 100 times in a horrifying attack that stunned even th…

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The Unsolved Murder of Rhonda Coleman (MU Mini) 5:08

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On Sunday, May 20th 1990, a man would find the brutalized and burned body of a young woman in a remote wooded area near the victim’s home in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. Rhonda Sue Coleman was found strangled and her head and hands had been covered in gasoline and set on fire. Just moments before her murder, Rhonda and her friends had been decoratin…

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Ep:48 - The Murders of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola by Hollywood Producer 50:28

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In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, we delve into the chilling case of David Pearce, the self-proclaimed "entertainment professional" convicted of murdering model Christy Giles and architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales Arzola. We explore the events leading up to their tragic deaths, the trial that followed, and the testimonies that brought a …

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The Murder of Danick Adams (MU MINI) - STILL UNSOLVED 4:32

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In August 2008 a young mother and her friend were walking to their car when a masked man approached them demanding their purses, cell phones and keys. When the young woman refused, the masked man pulled off his mask and shot her 5 times. Who killed Danick Adams? Tune in every Tuesday as your hosts, veteran true crime producer (Ed) and true crime su…

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Ep:47 - The Murder of Betty Jeanne Solomon by Carolyn Warmus ("The Fatal Attraction Killer") 1:15:40

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In this gripping episode of Murder Unscripted, we delve into the chilling 1989 murder of Betty Jeanne Solomon and the sensational trial of Carolyn Warmus, a New York schoolteacher whose affair with her colleague Paul Solomon turned deadly. Dubbed the "Fatal Attraction Killer" due to eerie parallels with the 1987 thriller, Warmus's case captivated t…

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The Murder of Jaime Melgar - (MU MINI) - Did Sandra Melgar kill her husband instead of choosing divorce? 5:51

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🔍 Did Sandra Melgar Kill Her Husband – Or Was She Framed? In this Friday's MU Mini, Ed gives you the breakdown, letting you decide for yourself. In December 2012, Sandra and Jaime “Jim” Melgar celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary in what should have been a romantic evening at home in Houston, Texas. By the next day, Jim was found brutally stab…

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Ep:46 (PART 2) - The Attempted Murder of Inna Budnytska - SERIAL PREDATOR FINALLY UNMASKED 1:13:09

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In the conclusion of MU's look at the attempted murder of Inna Budnytska, police finally unmask the man who brutally stuffed her in a suitcase, leaving her for dead, and are shocked to learn he's linked to three other assaults in several states. Tune in every Tuesday as your hosts, veteran true crime producer (Ed) and true crime super fan (Melissa)…

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The Murder of Tara Louise Baker - MU MINI 5:14

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In January 2001, 23-year-old University of Georgia law student Tara Louise Baker was tragically found murdered in her Athens apartment, which had been set on fire. For over two decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving her family and the community seeking justice. In May 2024, a significant breakthrough occurred when authorities arrested Athens …

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Ep:46 (PART 1) - The Attempted Murder of Inna Budnytska - GIRL STUFFED IN SUITCASE WHILE ALIVE 1:11:40

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In this two-part episode, MU explores the harrowing 2005 assault on 21-year-old Ukrainian cruise-ship worker Inna Budnytska in Miami, Florida. Budnytska was discovered unconscious, severely beaten, and sexually assaulted near the Everglades after disappearing from her room at the Airport Regency Hotel. Despite initial police efforts, the case went …

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Ep:44 - The Murder of Patrick Dennehy (BAYLOR BASKETBALL STANDOUT'S DEATH UNCOVERS MASSIVE SCANDAL) 1:04:51

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In 2003, Patrick Dennehy, a rising star on Baylor University’s basketball team, vanished without a trace. Weeks later, everyone's worst fears were confirmed - Patrick had been murdered by his teammate, Carlton Dotson, in Waco, Texas. But the tragedy didn’t end there. As investigators worked to uncover the truth behind Patrick’s death, a massive sca…

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Ep:45 (BONUS) - A Conversation with Valorie & Wynn Brabazon (Patrick Dennehy's mother & sister) 58:15

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In this powerful exclusive interview, Ed and guest host, Candice "CJ" Johnson, sit down with Valorie and Wynn Brabazon, the mother and sister of Patrick Dennehy, the Baylor basketball standout whose life was tragically cut short in 2003. During our conversation, Valorie and Wynn open up about Patrick’s life, his dreams, and the devastating loss tha…

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Ep:43 - A Candid Conversation with Tanya Brown (Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson) 1:15:42

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In this powerful conversation, Tanya Brown, the younger sister of Nicole Brown Simpson, opens up about her family's journey through tragedy and what it took to rise from the ashes of depression. In the process, Tanya shares some never-before-heard stories about Nicole, and who she really was behind the salacious headlines. It's a conversation you w…

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Ep:42 - The Life & Times of Nicole Brown Simpson 54:56

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Nicole Brown Simpson was born on May 19, 1959, in Frankfurt, West Germany, to a German mother and an American father who served in the military. She spent much of her childhood in Southern California, where she grew up in a middle-class family with her three siblings. Nicole was known for her beauty, charisma, and warm personality. After graduating…

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Ep:41 - The Murder of Ray McNeil (Bodybuilder killed by shotgun-wielding wife) 1:19:21

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Sally McNeil, born Sally Dempsey on September 30, 1960, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, had a turbulent childhood marked by domestic violence. She attended Dieruff High School, excelling in sports, and later enrolled at East Stroudsburg State College to become a gym teacher. However, financial difficulties forced her to drop out. Following in her famil…

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Ep:40 - The Murder of Beth Lochtefeld TRAGIC LOVE STORY LEAVES NANTUCKET SHOOK 1:19:18

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Elizabeth "Beth" Lochtefeld was a successful and well-liked businesswoman whose life was tragically cut short in October 2004. Originally from New York, Beth had recently begun dating Thomas E. Toolan III, a former Manhattan financier. However, their whirlwind romance quickly soured due to Toolan’s controlling and erratic behavior. Recognizing the …